Wasserman-Schultz, Klein make endorsements in AG race

UPDATED 11:15 a.m.: Not to be outdone by Dan Gelber's endorsement announcement below, his rival Dave Aronberg added Congressman Ron Klein
to his camp. "His legislative record embodies the commitment to public
safety and consumer advocacy that we must demand of Florida’s next
attorney general," Klein said.

Miami State Sen. Dan Gelber hauled in the biggest endorsement so far in the competitive Democratic primary for Attorney General as Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced Friday her support for his campaign.

In a letter to Gelber's supporters, the Weston Democrat and DNC vice-chairwoman said he "has the experience the job demands."

"I know you want Florida to finally obtain the change that has eluded
it," Wasserman Schultz's fundraising letter states. "Dan's experience, passion and
integrity is precisely what we need."

Gelber and his primary opponent, state Sen. Dave Aronberg of Greenacres,
have touted the endorsements of various county sheriff's in recent
weeks, but few high-ranking Democrats are taking sides in the race.Gelber and Wasserman Schultz, however, go back to their days in the Florida House together.

I am pleased and proud to announce the endorsement of Congresswoman
Debbie Wasserman Schultz for my campaign for Attorney General.

I am so honored by this endorsement because Congresswoman Wasserman
Schultz has dedicated her public life to working on behalf of the
people of Florida. She has worked hard to lower health care costs,
improve the quality of education, protect Social Security and Medicare,
and provide a sensible homeland security plan to protect our citizens
from the ongoing threat of terror. Make no mistake, if there is a
fight to protect citizens who need a voice, Congresswoman Debbie
Wasserman Schultz is there.

As a national leader in the Democratic Party, Rep. Wasserman Schultz
has been a tenacious advocate and leading voice for every day people.
As your next Attorney General, I will bring the same passion and drive
to Tallahassee.

Too many Floridians have been silenced by Tallahassee leaders, and
it is time to fight for public education and protect our vulnerable
citizens from economic abuse and exploitation. And we must achieve
meaningful reform to our state's Health Care system.

This election is too critical to sit on the sidelines, and I am
proud to have my friend, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz stand
by me as we work together to bring a new direction to our great state.

When Dan Gelber came to the Florida Legislature we quickly knew he
was the real deal. A battle-tested federal prosecutor, he immediately
proved himself a person of uncommon passion and integrity. Dan and I
have stood, shoulder to shoulder, fighting back some of the most
regressive policies the right wing could throw at us. Elected by his
colleagues to be their Democratic Leader, Dan has never backed away
from a fight, and never compromised our principles.

Dan has the experience the job demands - he's prosecuted every type
of criminal, managed hundreds of lawyers and investigators, and is
rated as one of Florida and America's best attorneys. And while he has
shown toughness, he has also shown compassion - Dan has been a
life-time volunteer in the Big Brothers program.

Like me, I know you want Florida to finally obtain the change that
has eluded it. Dan's experience, passion and integrity is precisely
what we need. Friends, we really need to get this one right.

My choice for Attorney General is Dan Gelber. That is why I am asking you to support Dan as well. Go to www.DanGelber.com make a contribution and show your support today.